Tax Specialist Jobs in La Jolla, CA

A Tax Specialist in the accounting industry is responsible for preparing, filing, and ensuring the accuracy of an organization's or individual's tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and providing advice on tax related matters. They research, analyze, interpret, and apply tax laws, regulations, and court decisions to help optimize tax savings and minimize tax liabilities. Their duties also include identifying tax savings opportunities, developing tax strategies, and assisting with audits and tax litigations.

The skills required for a Tax Specialist include excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, a thorough understanding of tax laws and regulations, and proficiency in tax software and databases. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and tax authorities. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Tax Coach (CTC) certification would be advantageous. Prior roles that can lead to a Tax Specialist position include Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst, or Tax Associate.

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ICP Tax Senior Manager

  • Withum
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Withum's Tax Services Group is made up of a brilliant team of tax specialists that work to ensure tax reporting obligations are met in an accurate and timely manner and minimize or defer the payment...

Hybrid

Tax Senior

  • Vaco
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Support quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred calculations Prepare and analyze tax provision schedules, reconciliations, and supporting...

In Person

Tax Manager

  • Century Group
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Manager San Diego County, CA Direct Hire Tax $110K to $180K 05/28/2026 Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Tax Manager to join their team. Exact compensation may vary...

In Person

Tax Manager (R4989)

  • Shield AI
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description:We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to join our tax function with a primary focus on income tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance....

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Tax Manager

  • Employnet Inc
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago

TAX MANAGER Job description : Review federal and state income taxes for Individual, Partnership, Corporate and Trust tax returns Build new and existing client relationships and demonstrate...

In Person

Tax Senior

  • Ascend Partner Services LLC
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Opportunity LevitZacks is seeking a Tax Senior to join our growing team and take on meaningful work from day one. In this role, you'll work directly with our Partners and Managers and become a...

In Person

International Senior Tax Manager

  • Viasat, Inc.
  • La Costa, CA (15 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • La Costa, CA (15 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

740), management of local country tax compliance for selected countries, tax planning and structuring initiatives, and business support projects....

Remote

Tax Manager

  • Thoerner & Toma
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Your days will be split between advising complex clients, developing new relationships, and mentoring the next generation of tax professionals....

In Person

Manager or Senior Manager, Tax Exempt Organizations

  • KPMG
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide tax compliance and/or advisory services to tax-exempt organizations Work as part of a dedicated team of experienced exempt organization professionals Build and manage a portfolio...

In Person

Tax Senior - Partner Tax Matters

  • Deloitte
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Strong knowledge of federal and state partnership tax compliance, including partner-level income allocations, tax research, and tax planning....

In Person

Senior Tax Manager - Partner Track Pass-Through Entities & Business Owners

  • Ascend Partner Services LLC
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

What You'll Do Tax Compliance & Planning Serve as the primary advisor on complex federal and California tax engagements for closely held pass-through entities and their owners....

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Experienced Tax Preparer & Accountant

  • HARA CHAUDHURI CPAS PC
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Experienced Tax Preparer & Accountant at Hara Chaudhuri CPAs PC will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of tax filings for a diverse portfolio of clients. This...

Remote

Tax Manager

  • Vaco LLC
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 10 days ago

This role will partner closely with fund accounting, legal, investor services, and investment teams while overseeing external tax providers and ensuring timely, accurate fund tax compliance reporting...

In Person

Tax Senior

  • Meletis & Munsch, LLP
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Tax SeniorPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join our public accounting team and deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory services to individual, partnership, trust...

In Person

Specialized Tax Services - Research & Development Tax - Senior Associate

  • PwC
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary A career in our Specialised Tax Services practice, within Corporate Tax...

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Salary for Tax Specialist Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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Highest Education Level

Tax Specialists in La Jolla, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
7.1%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Tax Specialists in La Jolla, CA
None
27.3%
1-2 years
22.7%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
4-6 years
9.1%
6-8 years
4.5%


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